
How to Choose a Las Vegas Pool Contractor (2026 Guide)
Building a pool in the desert is a big decision, so here is exactly how I tell friends to vet a Las Vegas pool contractor, from the Nevada license to the contract, permits, cost, and timeline.
Learn about living in Las Vegas from the transportation to the jobs to the weather. Courtesy of Lori Ballen’s BallenVegas.com

Building a pool in the desert is a big decision, so here is exactly how I tell friends to vet a Las Vegas pool contractor, from the Nevada license to the contract, permits, cost, and timeline.

I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was five, so here’s the honest local rundown on taxes, weather, getting around, the outdoors, and where people actually live.

Coyotes turn up in Las Vegas yards, especially on the desert edge and near the washes. Here is what actually works to keep small pets safe, from someone who has lived here since age five.

A lifelong local’s honest comparison of Las Vegas’s two water parks – Cowabunga Canyon on the west side and Cowabunga Bay in Henderson – to help you pick the right one for your crew.

A lifelong Las Vegan’s guide to the city’s best speakeasies and hidden bars, from unmarked doors on the Strip to tucked-away lounges downtown and in the Arts District.

Asylum Bar + Arcade is the grown-up barcade on level 2 of AREA15 in Las Vegas, mixing classic arcade cabinets, franchise pinball, and midway games with a full bar and pizza. Here is what to expect and how to make a day of AREA15.